BRUNEI: A reminder to re-fuel before the Hari Raya holidays (Thursday 28 May 2026)

Following the Brunei Government’s confirmation after the moon sighting on Sunday, 17 May 2026, Hari Raya Aidiladha public holiday will be on Thursday, 28 May 2026. 

To avoid disruption, please ensure you refuel ahead of this period.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

Mission Motorsport – May Newsletter

The May newsletter from Mission Motorsport is now available, and it’s a packed edition.

Inside, you’ll find updates on upcoming events, motorsport activity, community news, support opportunities, and ways to get involved. It’s a great snapshot of what’s been happening across the Mission Motorsport community, as well as what’s coming up next.
Whether you’re looking to take part, stay connected, or simply keep up to date with what we’ve been working on, there’s something in this month’s edition for the Armed Forces community, partners, and supporters alike.
You can read it online here: https://www.missionmotorsport.org/news/maynewsletter

BRUNEI: SSAFA Grant Application Forms

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SSAFA Brunei can award 2 types of financial grants: one for projects that will help the community, and one to support individuals and families or a specific financial difficulty. There are funding guidelines within the application forms that outline in more detail what we can and cannot fund, and included a better idea of how we can help.

Forms are available in the HIVE Offices and SSAFA Health Visiting Team.  If anyone would prefer a digital form, please email at this address brunei.sct@ssafa.org.uk.

Information provided by BRUNEI HIVE.

NAPLES: JFC Summer Camp

 

Nancy, the camp leader, will be present on June 3rd in the area in front of the supermarket, at the community centre.

On those days, you'll be able to get more detailed information, make payments, and complete summer camp registration.

Starting June 22nd, you'll be able to do so Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 10:30 and from 2:30 to 4:30 at Parco Leonardo. You'll be able to speak with the camp leader and complete registration directly at the camp.

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NAPLES: Join the Focus Group - Help to improve military life overseas.

 

If you 

• Are an ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces 

• Are a partner of a serving or ex-serving member of the Regular or Reserve UK Armed Forces,

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AND if you, within the last 3 years:

• Considered going on an overseas posting (even if you ended up not going), or

• Went on an accompanied posting overseas, or

• Were separated from your partner due to an unaccompanied posting

And are interested in helping us to understand how military families can have positive experiences of overseas postings. Please follow the link below to feel out and Expression of Interest to take part in an online focus group to talk about your experience of the overseas postings cycle.

Link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/G0MAAF/

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

BRUNEI: PCMF - Ordering Your Repeat Prescription

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BRUNEI: PCMF - Unwanted or Expired Medicines?

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BELGIUM: LOA Rates Survey, open now. Closing date June 13th 2026

Local Overseas Allowance (LOA) is not a bonus for overseas service. It's a financial contribution to address the price differences in necessary day-to-day living and help cover additional costs when you're assigned or deployed overseas at public expense. It recognises the amount by which average essential daily expenditure in an overseas location differs from that in the UK.

 

A full review of LOA is currently underway so this is your chance to have your say about the value of this allowance and how it affects your overseas posting.

The survey is in support of the Local Overseas Allowance (LOA) and the results could have a direct impact on LOA rates, so it is in the interests of all SP serving abroad to complete; there is a section relevant to family members too.

Complete the Survey HERE

The deadline is 13 June 2026.

Information provided by SHAPE HIVE

BFBS Selects Synamedia Following Global Competition to Deliver Landmark Digital Platform for UK Armed Forces

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BFBS Selects Synamedia Following Global Competition to Deliver Landmark Digital Platform for UK Armed Forces

Strategic three-year partnership marks delivery phase of BFBS’ next-generation media vision

Media organisation and military charity BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) today announces it has selected Synamedia as its strategic technology partner to deliver its next-generation global digital platform, following a highly competitive international tender process launched in February 2025, attracting leading technology and media organisations from across the industry.

NAPLES: Picnic in the Park, Starting Wednesday 3rd June at 1pm at BFS School

 

When: Starting Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Where: BFS School, Lago Patria

Time: 1pm - 3pm 

As the school terms start to finish early, let's break the week up and have a picnic.

Sponsored by SSAFA, in collaboration with FOBFS, we will provide the drinks and the activities.

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